Traffic is reduced to a single lane at night through Thursday for repairs to the Cameron Langston Bridge connecting to Emerald Isle and the mainland.
Carteret County
Emerald Isle Beach Nourishment Set to Begin
Carteret County is readying for Phase III to begin on Feb. 20 of the Post-Florence Renourishment Project, when 2 million cubic yards of sand will be used to nourish 9.4 miles of beach in Emerald Isle.
Emerald Isle Bridge Work to Begin Dec. 1
Travelers should expect construction-related lane closures on the Emerald Isle Bridge from Dec. 1-17 and again after the holidays.
Emerald Isle to Create Stormwater Plan
Emerald Isle commissioners have given the town manager the go-ahead to negotiate a contract with an engineering firm to develop a stormwater management plan for the town.
State Awards Millions for Disaster Recovery
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $49.3 million in funding since 2019 through a program designed to help local and tribal governments recover after recent hurricanes and to build resilience.
Colonial Boat Replica in Beaufort for Repairs
Staff at the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center are refurbishing the replica Periauger, designed after a type of Colonial-era boat of the same name that was built there 15 years ago.
EV Charging Station Now in Emerald Isle
Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative has installed a new electric vehicle charger on Islander Drive in Emerald Isle to meet the growing demand.
Carteret Commissioner Robinson Dies
Long considered a voice for Down East, Carteret County Commissioner and former state representative Jonathan Robinson, 68, of Atlantic, died late Thursday. His service is at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Atlantic.
Core Sound Museum to Reopen Friday
After being closed for 20 months while undergoing millions in repairs to damage caused by September 2018’s Hurricane Florence, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday.
Federation, Carteret Acquire Nearly 80 Acres
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Carteret County have partnered to purchase 76.25 acres of land on Bogue Sound.
Cedar Point Secures $1M for Park Purchase
The state Clean Water Management Trust Fund has awarded Cedar Point more than $1 million to help pay for 56 acres on the White Oak River to be used as a park.
Atlantic Beach to Develop Stormwater Plan
Atlantic Beach officials announced Friday that the town has received a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help create a stormwater resiliency plan.
Taste of Core Sound Set for Friday
The summer Taste of Core Sound, a fundraising event featuring a five-course meal, program with Crook’s Corner chef Bill Smith and auction, will be Aug. 23 at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.
Emerald Isle Names New Town Manager
Emerald Isle officials announced Wednesday that Matt Zapp, town manager in Benson, has been selected from 89 candidates as the Bogue Banks town’s new manager.
Cooper Announces Funds for Recovery
Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration announced Thursday that help from the state is available for local governments recovering from Hurricane Florence, with more than $7 million already awarded.
Core Sound Museum Event Set for Feb. 22
The annual winter edition of Taste of Core Sound, a fundraiser for the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center is to be held this year in Morehead City.
